STL → DTWUnited States → United States

Cheap flights from St. Louis to Detroit

439 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: St. Louis to Detroit at a glance

439 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
No time difference
Time-zone shift
~40 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) to Detroit (DTW) cover 439 miles (706 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 3 airlines flying direct — a short-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 1/10.

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Flying from St. Louis to Detroit covers 439 miles (706 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 3 airlines offer direct flights on this short-haul domestic route. This is a short-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.

Route
STL (0 mi)DTW (439 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 439 miles. Direct carriers include DL, FL and WN.

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Airlines on this route

3 airlines fly St. Louis → Detroit. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
DLDirect
FLDirect
WNDirect
Baggage on St. Louis → Detroit: on this route, DL typically includes a carry-on, while FL and WN may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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St. Louis to Detroit — quick answers

How far is St. Louis from Detroit by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from St. Louis (STL) to Detroit (DTW) is 439 miles (706 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from St. Louis to Detroit?

The average nonstop flight time from STL to DTW is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from St. Louis to Detroit?

3 airlines serve this route nonstop: DL, FL, WN. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: St. Louis → Detroit

Route type
short-haul domestic
Time zone difference
No time difference
Carbon footprint
~40 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
1/10 — easy direct flight
When to go
It's shoulder season in Detroit — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
3 airlines fly direct — rank 8 of 60 routes from St. Louis
Airline network
WN: 33 destinations from STL; FL: 23 destinations from STL; DL: 7 destinations from STL
Alternative origin airports
IND (Indianapolis, 228 mi); MCI (Kansas City, 236 mi); MDW (Chicago, 251 mi)
Alternative destination airports
CLE (Cleveland, 95 mi); GRR (Grand Rapids, 119 mi); CAK (Akron, 134 mi)
Nearby destinations
Cleveland, United States (95 mi); Grand Rapids, United States (119 mi); Akron, United States (134 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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